More TBI Resources

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WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOWNLOADING
Understanding Brain Injury: A Guide for the Family
​from the Mayo Clinic

Check out the
2017 MD Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board Report
HERE. 

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Index

• Centers for Disease Control Manual 
• General TBI and General Resource links 
• Resources for Seniors
  
• Education 
• FInancial
• Other Brain Injury and Related Organizations

General

• Mount Sinai Medical Center TBI Consumer Reports 
• www.tbihome.org  - a chat room with list of additional websites. 
• www.waiting.com  - helpful for those who are waiting for someone in a coma 
• www.tbihelp.org  - helpful information on TBI 
• www.wellspouse.org  - resource for support as a primary caregiver of one's spouse 
• www.injuryboard.com/help-center/headandbrainijuries/  - a series of articles about head and brain injuries 
• www.ride-away.com  Ride Away is America's largest provider of accessible vehicles and vehicle modifications including hand controls, wheelchair and scooter lifts, ramps, raised doors, lowered floors and specialized gas, brake and steering controls. (11 East Coast locations)
• Tenants Rights and Housing Assistance for the Disabled
• Managing Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
• Transition to Adulthood: Home Remodeling for Young Adults with Special Needs
• Special Needs Checklist: How Disability-Friendly is Your City?
• The 9 Most Hazardous Chemicals for People With Special Needs
• Vocational Training for Adults with Special Needs

Resources for Seniors

• From Minor to Major: The Complete Guide to Home Modifications to Prevent Seniors from Falling 
• The Senior's Guide to Paying for At-Home Long-Term Care: How Your Home Can be a Great Asset
• In-Home Services that can Help Seniors Continue to Live Independently 
• State Resources for Senior Citizens and Their Caregivers 
• Transportation Options for Seniors Who Don’t Drive 
• Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living: Identify Potential Warning Signs that It’s Time for a Move
• Assisted Living for Disabled & Handicapped Seniors

Education

Funding for students with disabilities 
Want to go back to school? There is a way! Students with disabilities may be eligible for financial aid. 
​Click here to find out more! 

TechMatrix - Assistive Technology Tools for Learning 
Want to continue your education but need assistive technology? Check out TechMatrix to find learning support.  Click here to find out more. 

Finances

• ​HelpHopeLive - Medical Fundraising Nonprofit = https://helphopelive.org/

Other Brain Injury Organizations

• Brain Injury Association of America - http://www.biausa.org  
• National Association of State Head Injury Administrators - http://www.nashia.org  
• Coma Recovery Association - http://www.comarecovery.org/index.html  
• National Aphasia Association - http://aphasia.org  
• National Headache Foundation - http://www.headaches.org  
• Vestibular Disorders Association - http://www.vestibular.org 
• American Stroke Association - http://www.strokeassociation.org  
• The Neurotrauma Registry - www.neurotraumaregistry.com  
• Encephalitis Global - http://groups.msn.com/EncephalitisGlobal  
• American Brain Tumor Association - http://www.abta.org/support.htm  
• National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome - http://www.dontshake.com/ 
• Motorcyclists - http://www.motorcycleaccidentvictims.org/